Remittances
TransferGo Opens Payments Corridor to India Using Ripple Tech
Payment provider TransferGo has announced it is launching a remittance corridor to India that uses Ripple technology for near real-time transactions.
IBM Debuts Stellar-Powered 'Blockchain World Wire' Payments System
IBM is taking its long-in-the-works blockchain-based payment system out of beta, with the launch of a product called Blockchain World Wire.
Alibaba Seeks to Eliminate Middlemen in Blockchain Payments Patent
A new patent filing reveals Chinese e-commerce giant has been exploring the use of blockchain technology to speed up international payments.
AlipayHK Opens Blockchain Remittance Corridor to the Philippines
The payment affiliate of China's e-commerce giant Alibaba has launched a blockchain-based remittance service between Hong Kong and the Philippines.
3 Ways Blockchain Is Already Delivering on the Hype
The new digital gold standard? Well, of course. That goes without saying!
Crypto Exchange Coinone Taps Ripple for New Remittance Service
A subsidiary of South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone is turning to Ripple's xCurrent blockchain network for cross-border payments.
Blockchain Remittances Face Efficiency Hurdle, Says Taiwan Central Bank
A trialed blockchain system for interbank clearance was not as efficient as the current centralized system, says a central bank report.
Europe's Central Bank Touts Crypto As Underbanked Aid
A new opinion piece from European Central Bank officials discusses the important role a central bank-backed cryptocurrency could play in society.
Thai Bank Extending Ripple Remittances to Euro and Pound
Thailand's Siam Commercial Bank is adding two new currencies to its Ripple-based blockchain remittance platform.
SBI Reveals Joint Blockchain Remittance Venture With South Korean Startup
South Korean bitcoin exchange Coinplug has announed a new joint remittance venture with the fintech subsidiary of Japan-based investment group SBI.
